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AZG: PATRIARCH OF CONSTANTINOPLE DANCING TO TURKISH TUNE
news.am
Sept 8 2010
Armenia
Concerning a liturgy at the Surb Khach (Holy Cross) church on Akhtamar
Island, the Azg newspaper writes that the Turkish Government is
thereby trying to play havoc among Armenians. "During a short period,
it is the third well thought-out step by Turkey, by means which it is
creating confusion among Armenians, reaping the sweet fruits of its
labor. After capturing historical lands and destroying 1.5m Armenians,
Turkey, easily and expertly, is applying various mechanisms among the
victims' descendants, who are not yet able to shoe national unity
and strong will to oppose its behind-the-scenes intrigues. One of
the first steps was the Armenian-Turkish protocols, which not only
inspired hopes in Armenians, but also deceived the international
community. The second step was the election of the Vicar of the
Armenian Patriarch in Istanbul. Turks supported the formation of two
different commissions (the Spiritual Council and Election Committee)
and, dividing the Istanbul-based Armenians into two opposing camps,
got Aram Ateshyan 'elected' vicar. That was an unprecedented event in
the history of Armenian Patriarchate. Although the 'election results'
are being appealed, Ateshyan is already reaching fruits, dancing to
the Turkish Government's tune.
According to the newspaper, "Turkey is offering us its third step, a
liturgy in Surb Khach church on Akhtamar Island. By allowing only one
liturgy in this historical church, the Turkish Government is clearly
showing its goals. First, the Government does not recognize this
church as a place of worship. Secondly, it is taking the opportunity
to pretend it is tolerant toward other religions thereby facilitating
its admission to the EU.
Thirdly, the Turkish Government is thus promoting tourism in the
country. Turkey is happiest about the fact Armenians are disunited
about even minor matters and are fighting against one another.
Thus, Armenians are divided into two camps, which are arguing with
and accusing each other, forgetful of Turkish intrigues, the newspaper
concludes.
From: A. Papazian
news.am
Sept 8 2010
Armenia
Concerning a liturgy at the Surb Khach (Holy Cross) church on Akhtamar
Island, the Azg newspaper writes that the Turkish Government is
thereby trying to play havoc among Armenians. "During a short period,
it is the third well thought-out step by Turkey, by means which it is
creating confusion among Armenians, reaping the sweet fruits of its
labor. After capturing historical lands and destroying 1.5m Armenians,
Turkey, easily and expertly, is applying various mechanisms among the
victims' descendants, who are not yet able to shoe national unity
and strong will to oppose its behind-the-scenes intrigues. One of
the first steps was the Armenian-Turkish protocols, which not only
inspired hopes in Armenians, but also deceived the international
community. The second step was the election of the Vicar of the
Armenian Patriarch in Istanbul. Turks supported the formation of two
different commissions (the Spiritual Council and Election Committee)
and, dividing the Istanbul-based Armenians into two opposing camps,
got Aram Ateshyan 'elected' vicar. That was an unprecedented event in
the history of Armenian Patriarchate. Although the 'election results'
are being appealed, Ateshyan is already reaching fruits, dancing to
the Turkish Government's tune.
According to the newspaper, "Turkey is offering us its third step, a
liturgy in Surb Khach church on Akhtamar Island. By allowing only one
liturgy in this historical church, the Turkish Government is clearly
showing its goals. First, the Government does not recognize this
church as a place of worship. Secondly, it is taking the opportunity
to pretend it is tolerant toward other religions thereby facilitating
its admission to the EU.
Thirdly, the Turkish Government is thus promoting tourism in the
country. Turkey is happiest about the fact Armenians are disunited
about even minor matters and are fighting against one another.
Thus, Armenians are divided into two camps, which are arguing with
and accusing each other, forgetful of Turkish intrigues, the newspaper
concludes.
From: A. Papazian